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Across
  1. 3. when the moon is around 65% percent visible
  2. 4. when the moon is about 30% visible
  3. 6. when the moon is fully visible
  4. 9. this is the most distant point on an elliptical orbit around Earth
  5. 10. the phenomenon whereby the moon in total eclipse appears reddish in color as it is illuminated by sunlight filtered and refracted by the earth's atmosphere.
  6. 12. when the moon is "growing"
  7. 15. whe the moon is 50% visible near the end of the moon cycle
Down
  1. 1. a phenomenon whereby the moon appears bluish owing to smoke or dust particles in the atmosphere.
  2. 2. when the moon is half visible
  3. 5. a term used for a waning crescent moon.
  4. 7. when the moon is not visible
  5. 8. when the moon is "shrinking"
  6. 11. the orbit of the Moon around the Earth
  7. 13. he glow caused by sunlight reflected off the earth, especially on the darker portion of a crescent moon.
  8. 14. distinct period or stage in a series of events or a process of change or development.